Coding C++ and Java

Hi Guys

I am a university student, and we are currently learning how to program in C++ and Java.

How can I Program Java and C++ Code on my iMac ? What do I need ? Are there settings that need to be played with ?

let's assume I have a file called { mycode.java } how can I run that code ?

I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thank You.

The JDK should be pre-installed. Open up Terminal and type the following (assuming the java code is found in mycode.java): Press enter and that will compile your code. Then type the following to run it: Note that when running java to run the class, there is no extension.

As for C++, install the Xcode dev tools off of the install discs (I think it's disc 1) or get them from the Apple developer site.

Will the JDK be the latest version ?

Thanks

I can't find anything called Development Tools !

There is a program called { XCode 3.2.4 and iOS SDK 4.1 } which I have downloaded.

Though I'm not sure if that is what I was suppose to download !

Also there is a link to Developer Downloads, and once I click that I get a long list of stuff, but none of them is { XCode Development Tools }

I'm stuck

Xcode = the developer tools. If there was any confusion, that was my fault.

I have Java 1.6.0_20 on my machine. You can always check yours by executing "java -version" at the CLI. That will give you the version of the Java runtime and I assume that the JDK would be the same version.

Thanks vansmith

Just to clarify, as I have already mentioned, I have downloaded the { XCode 3.2.4 and iOS SDK 4.1 } And I understand you've said the XCode is the Developer Tools, but mine has iOS SDK with it !!!

Would that cause any issues ? Plus how big is it ? Cause I don't like having stuff that I won't need.

Finally I asked my lecturer and he said we're using Java version 6. And my version of Java is the same as yours !! { 1.6.0_20 } does that mean we are way behind on Java Updates ?

Thanks

As you can see here, Java 6 refers to version 1.6.0. Yes, the version numbers are weird. Your best bet would be to clarify with your prof and ask them whether or not you have the required tools.

I have no idea how much extra is installed if you install the iOS SDK. AFAIK though, there is a version of the Xcode dev tools that doesn't have the iOS SDK.

OK Thanks Vansmith.

One last question, say I have a C++ file called { mycode.cpp }

How do I run it ? do I open the terminal and type cc mycode.cpp ? or is this different ?

Thanks

I'm not a GCC pro but this looks like it might help.

As an aside, isn't your prof supposed to teach you how to do all of this?

LOL He has, but on Windows

I'll read the article and see whether I can get it to work.

The commands to compile a Java program are the same across OS. The GCC commands should be the same as well. That is irrelevant though if your prof doesn't use GCC.

Ciwan said:

LOL He has, but on Windows

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That's pretty ironic, considering JAVA is platform agnostic.

Anyway, you might want to check out this resource

Switching to the Mac for the Java Developer, Part 1 — Developer.com